It has been 4 years since my last cruise and for the first time were on Princess. What was it like? The ups and the downs, the high and lows of the seas on this episode of the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché...
Mar 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 324
What is the status of the hyperloop? There's a group of students at the University of Colorado, who are still working on the viability of a hyperloop system. It’s called the CU Hyperloop Project and I invited the project lead, Max Balasubramaniam to be here on the show and talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 321
We have talked about lack of sleep and how especially the spring time change affects our body clock and can lead to us driving drowsy. Students Against Destructive Decisions, (SADD) the Nation's Premier Healthy & Safety Organization, says these disruptions in sleep for kids makes them even more dangerous on the roads. Joining me today is the President and CEO of Students Against Destructive Decisions Rick Birt. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or Driv...
Mar 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 322
What do you think about the cul- du-sac? I was reading an article recently titled, “Road to nowhere: why the suburban cul-de-sac is an urban planning dead end.” It was written by Timothy Welch who is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Auckland and Dr Welch joins me on the show from New Zealand to talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook....
Mar 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 319
It has been called the most perilous road in America during the winter season. So who would be crazy enough to keep Colorado's infamous Highway 550 clear in winter? My guest Clint Rhoads, CDOT supervisor and plow driver in southwest Colorado is. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Link to the online version of this story: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/snowplowing-on-the-edge-the-daily-grind-of-keeping-one-of-colorados-most-dangerous-roads-clear-of-snow Contact:...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 320
Have you heard of motorcycle lane splitting? Where a motorcycle rider can ride down the striped line on a freeway between cars in slow and go traffic. It’s legal in a small handful of states and one legislator from Colorado wants to make it legal here. I speak with Republican State Legislator Ron Weinberg who introduced a bill that would require the state DOT and state patrol to do a feasibility study permitting the practice of lane splitting. Also, get out of the left lane if you are going slow...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 318
There is a nationwide trend circling towards roundabouts. This episode we talk roundabouts with Colorado State Representative Andrew Boesenecker and his bill that would require drivers to yield to large trucks in a roundabout. Why, when big trucks go where they want, would the state need to legislate this? Also, I speak with arguably the roundabout king of the United States. Mayor James Brainard of Carmel Indiana has installed over 140 roundabouts in his town transforming the way his citizens ge...
Feb 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 317
With the increasing need for more truck drivers on the road, one barrier is easier to get over now. The driving education site Zutobi now includes a guide to help earn a commercial driver's license. This episode I visit with Leo Waldenback, Zutobi’s co-founder and head of growth to talk about that as well as the need for more EV infrastructure from their Charging Station Report. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: ...
Feb 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 316
The city of Fort Collins, Colorado is trying a new parking program that they hope will keep impaired drivers from getting into their car. This episode I invited Parking Services Manager for the city of Ft Collins Eric Keselburg to come on and explain how the program works and why they are doing it. Plus, the city of Boulder, Colorado just concluded a contest asking for names for their 10 new snow plows. I have those names. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217...
Jan 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 314
What exactly is a NOTAM and why it is so important that without it the FAA had to ground all domestic departures? I invited aviation expert Jeff Price, professor of aviation for Metro State University in Denver to explain and to look at some of the other issues with the airlines. Also, the reaction by a world traveler after Frontier Airlines eliminated their telephone customer service department. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 315
What if your car could feel the road like you can with your fingers? That is what the company Tactile Mobility is doing with all the sensors already built into new vehicles. In this episode I go to Israel to visit with Tactile Mobility’ Chief Executive Officer, Shahar Bin-Nun to talk about how tapping into your car’s senses can make all of our commuting better in the future. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twit...
Jan 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 309
What is the most scenic road in your state? Outdoor photographer Tony Bynum ranked the top 10 most scenic highest roads around the country and he gives us a fantastic interview as he talks about getting to these spots and how you can get there too. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.insta...
Dec 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 312
Have you rented a car and thought there has to be a better way? Three guys did and they came up with an interesting idea they call Kyte to get a car to you without you going anywhere. Joining me from Germany to talk all about how Kyte works and how the company could disrupt and possibly replace the traditional car rental model is Francesco Wiedemann, co-founder of KYTE. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.c...
Dec 21, 2022•53 min•Ep. 310
What is it like to work for the railroads? Tough, says Brad Baker who works with Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway. He spoke to my colleague Colette Bordelon about working for the railroad, the good, the bad and the labor negotiations. Plus, a real life account of what it is like to work for for a smaller rail company. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuber...
Dec 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 311
Did you know that it is potentially dangerous to put a kid wearing a puffy coat into a car seat? I didn't either so I invited Child Passenger Safety Technician Dahlia Rizk on the show to talk about this as well as her invention called the Buckle Me Baby Coat. Plus, what is it like driving in Qatar where the World Cup is being played? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com...
Dec 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 308
Have you ever wanted to be paid to be a automotive service tech? This episode I talk with Brittnay Grande, General Motors field service engineer about the need for people to work on cars, especially EV’s and how you can get paid for training. Also, some of the personalized license plates that the state of Colorado rejected. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLub...
Nov 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 306
Happy Thanksgiving! Lakshmi Iyengar, data analyst at Jerry, an online car insurance comparison service as well as a licensed insurance broker in all 50 states, joins me to talk about what time is the most dangerous to drive on Thanksgiving day. Also, Cars.com has a survey showing people are sick of problems at the airports and with flights. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.faceb...
Nov 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 307
Have you ever seen or heard about a non-state issued license plate replacement or of a sovereign license plate? I wanted to learn more so I invited Trent Goodbaudy, founder of Freedom From Government to explain what these replacement plates he sells are and the reasons behind them. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/172040...
Nov 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 305
What if you never had to worry about viruses in the air when you are sitting in a plane or a train? That is happening right now thanks to disinfecting lighting and it could be coming to a public area near you. I invited Brian Stern, CEO and Co-Founder of PURO UV Disinfection Lighting to talk about how their lights can make travel safer for all of us. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or...
Nov 09, 2022•43 min•Ep. 304
It’s time to open the DYC mailbag and answer some of your questions. Also, a bit on my recent road trip to southwest Colorado and why do people who you want to pass speed up when you do? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfre...
Nov 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 303
What makes the most sense to be the first fully autonomous vehicle? The company IDTechEx says autonomous trucks make the most compelling case yet. Author of the study Dr James Jeffs from England comes back on the show to talk all about it. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 301
The wide spread flooding from the recent hurricane has left ne'er do wells the opportunity to sell us a water damaged vehicle without us knowing about it. So I invited Emilie Voss, Public Relations Director for Carfax to be on the show to talk about what to look out for and what kind of a problem this really is. And I was originally going to talk about expanding rails this episode but my original guest thinks I’m too tough to talk to. I explain what happened. All that and more on the Driving You...
Oct 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 302
Imagine being a first responder and showing up to an emergency with a vehicle they have never seen before because it runs on electricity. Not knowing if touching the metal will electrocute you. This is the reality for officers and firefighters as they see more and more emergencies involving electric vehicles. General Motors is working to educate first responders about EV’s in an effort to keep them safe while they try to keep us safe. Joining me to talk about that is Joe McLaine, General Motors ...
Oct 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 297
Is there a way to get buses or first responders through traffic lights quicker? That is what the California company called LYT says they are doing. Joining me in this episode to talk about this is Bobby Lee, the Director of Marketing at LYT. Also, should our cars not let us drive if it thinks we are impared? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Wha...
Sep 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 300
It is time to open the DYC mailbag and answer a couple of popular questions like do you have to stop at the stop sign in a grocery store parking lot or is it legal to drive with things hanging from your rearview mirror? Also, what are some of the most annoying actions people do on plans that bother other passengers? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTraffi...
Sep 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 299
What are some of the most annoying traffic sounds that you can think of? Many cities around the United States have ordinances for loud traffic noise but one city in Colorado is going to test some new technology to identify the offenders. Joining me for this episode is Reuben Peckham, 24 Acoustics Director & Principal Consultant to talk about their sound camera technology that can identify offending vehicles. Also, California is not interested in the zipper merge. All that and more on the Dri...
Sep 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 298
I get questions all the time from viewers and listeners about legal situations involving driving that they might be caught in or just curious about. So, I invited to answer a barrage of traffic law related questions David H. Perecman, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney at New York City’s Perecman Law Firm. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Perecman...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 296
The future of driving could be letting the car drive itself and General Motors is moving one step closer to that future. Today I speak with Jeff Miller, General Motors Assistant Chief Engineer of Super Cruise to talk all about the hands free technology and why it is different from self driving. Plus, AAA’s releases their annual cost of new car ownership figures and why no one might ever receive the extension of the federal tax to buy an electric vehicle. All that and more on the Driving You Craz...
Aug 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 295
Is It Illegal to Drive Without Shoes? This is a question that automotive writer Jason Unrau set out to answer in an article he has on Bumper.com and he joins me to talk about that as well as a ton of other car questions that come from his other Bumper.com articles. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy Jason Unrau: http://automotivecopywriter.com/ T...
Aug 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 294
How badly do we want the hyperloop? This is the question raised in an article by Tom Hartsfield, a PHD physicist living in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Tom wrote an article in BigThink.com called, “Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is possible. How badly do we want it?” It is a fascinating look at the challenges and complexity of the vacuum tube. Also, my observations from a recent trip to Chicago & South Bend and an email I received that was a bit off the mark. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Pod...
Aug 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 293
